Myasthenia Gravis Alliance -
Also known as Myasthenia Gravis
Foundation of Greater New York Inc.

Diagnosis
MG is diagnosed upon completion of medical and neurological evaluation by neurologist and followed by various tests.

Testing

• Tensilon Test
• AchR antibodies Test (blood test)
• Electromyography Test (EMG Test)
• Test of thymus gland

Treatments

• Wearing dark glasses to deflect bright lights
• Medication prescribed for MG patients
• Eyelid crutches or eyelid surgery
• Rest eye muscles
• Use prism eye glasses (for double vision)
• In general, symptoms improves with rest
• Thymectomy (removal of thymus gland)

 For further information on treatments, please visit Publications page.

 

 

Disclaimer: The medical opinions and information presented in this publication are not intended to be used as medical advice.  Rather they are presented to raise the readers' awareness of "options".  Each case of M.G. is different.  Only the person living with M.G. in discussion with his/her physician can come to appropriate choices as to treatment.  If you have questions concerning medical information presented here, please discucss the matter directly with your physician before taking any action.